FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Cecil Park Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Cecil Park Small Business Loans
Cecil Park unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Cecil Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Cecil Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within standard company times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour – provided you apply in standard business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects for determining how much we can lend you health of your company and the level of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been running, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. The experts will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner uses the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.